Science

By Nicholas Naylor The blueberry bush-killing scorch virus has been a common issue to B.C. farms, but virus mutations are making detection and treatments more difficult. According to the BC Blueberry Council, several viruses affect…

By Nils Rummler Canadians remain ignorant about concussions and how they can ruin a person’s life, says an injury specialist at B.C. Children’s Hospital. According to Dr. Shelina Babul, her most recent survey about concussions…

By Michael Su The federal government will fund Ukrainian researchers and academics so they can continue their work in Canada as the war in Ukraine continues, but Langara students likely won’t be eligible. According to Martin Leroux,…

By Hannah Snider, Laisa Conde and Michael Su Dungeons and Dragons has developed a multitude of devotees and participants within the last forty years. Despite nerd stereotypes, the game has recently been used as a therapeutic method to…

By Daniel Johnston This story has been updated to include comments from Langara coordinator Andrew Egan and an environmental sciences student at Langara Emily Crowley. British Columbians should protect their groundwater, an untapped…

By Lauren Accili  This story has been updated to include comments from Christine Boyle and Nicholas Blomley  Urban studies is a burgeoning field of studies, and Langara College along with other schools are developing courses to deal…

By Claire Wilson As large car manufacturers like Ford and General Motors are making pledges to produce only electric vehicles in the coming years, Terry Moore is tackling the project in his own garage.  After retiring as an engineer,…

By Meg McLachlan According to the National Initiatives for Eating Disorders in Canada (NIEDC), one in 10 Canadians with an eating disorder, will die from their illness. Langara Voice reporter Meg McLachlan speaks to Gaya Murthy, a…